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What will happen if the condition(red blood cells swelling and bursting), occurs to red blood cells in our body?

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A red blood cell will swell and undergo hemolysis (burst) when placed in a hypotonic solution. When placed in a hypertonic solution, a red blood cell will lose water and undergo crenation (shrivel).

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